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Cherry – American
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| Botanical Name | Prunus serotina |
|---|---|
| Other Names | American Cherry, Black Cherry, Cherry |
| Main Color Group | Reddish |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Workability | Easy |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/FT3 | 35 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 560 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 950 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 4230 |
Black Cherry is an important domestic hardwood, long associated with fine furniture and a favorite of many master craftsmen. When freshly cut, the wood has a tan to light brown color with a pink or red tint. The dark reddish-brown color it exhibits after aging is often imitated through the use of stains on other woods. The sap is pale yellow colored. Grains can be straight or irregular; combined with its moderate density, this makes the wood easily workable. The most desired examples are of the curly-figured variety, which can be bold and quite dramatic.
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Sustainability: This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Common Uses: Cabinetry, fine furniture, flooring, interior millwork, veneer, musical instruments, turned objects, and small specialty wood items.
Comments: In addition to furniture crafting, Cherry has been used sporadically in guitar building; its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, stability and durability make it ideally suited for guitar neck or body wood. This wood is considered to be one of the most cooperative, user-friendly hardwoods is the world, although it can sometimes be resistant to absorbing a stain. (… but who would want to stain it??) 🙂
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